Presidential 1776 Award Semifinal Round
On March 2, 2026, the Department of Education announced the five regional semifinal locations for the Presidential 1776 Award.
In partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration, the five regional semifinal competitions will be held simultaneously on May 2, 2026, at the following presidential sites:
Region 1: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum – Boston, Massachusetts
Region 2: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum – Atlanta, Georgia
Region 3: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum – Grand Rapids, Michigan
Region 4: George W. Bush Presidential Center – Dallas, Texas
Region 5: Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum – Yorba Linda, California
The Presidential 1776 Award is a nationwide competition recognizing exceptional student knowledge of the American founding. This award program establishes a national scholarship contest that evaluates students’ civic understanding and the principles that shaped the United States.
Click HERE to read the Department of Education's press release.
Click HERE to visit the Presidential 1776 Award website.